nature

UK
/ˈneɪ.tʃə/
US
/ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/

Translations

naturenoun
natures
pl
natureEn parlant du monde physique, des êtres vivants et du paysage.
We spent the weekend hiking and enjoying the beauty of nature.
Nous avons passé le week-end à faire de la randonnée et à admirer la beauté de la nature.
natureDans les tournures du type « of a ... nature ».
They refused to discuss any information of a sensitive nature.
Ils ont refusé de discuter de toute information de nature sensible.
The nature of the problem was more complex than initially thought.
La nature du problème était plus complexe qu'on ne le pensait au départ.
natureAu sens de tempérament ou disposition innée d’une personne ou d’un animal.
Generosity was simply part of his nature.
La générosité faisait simplement partie de sa nature.
Additional translations
genrePour exprimer un type ou une catégorie, selon le contexte.
natureadjective
UK
/ˈneɪ.tʃə/
US
/ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/
Attributive use before another noun to denote relation to the natural world.
natureEmployé comme adjectif invariable dans des expressions comme « documentaire nature ».
We watched a nature documentary about the rainforest.
Nous avons regardé un documentaire nature sur la forêt tropicale.

Definitions

naturenoun
The inherent or essential qualities or character of something.
The nature of the problem was more complex than initially thought.
The physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.
We spent the weekend hiking and enjoying the beauty of nature.
A particular type, sort, or kind of thing or person.
They refused to discuss any information of a sensitive nature.
The innate or essential qualities, temperament, or disposition of a person or animal.
Generosity was simply part of his nature.
natureadjective
Relating to the natural world; involving nature, especially when used before another noun.
We watched a nature documentary about the rainforest.